Description:
(Writer of 'Gone with the Wind')
Even though Margaret Mitchell wrote only one novel ‘Gone with the Wind’, she managed to capture the attention of readers around the world and even won a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for the same. She became a worldwide name touching a wide range of booklovers with her prolific work that she took nearly a decade to complete. Considered one of the rarest jewels of American literary history, this novel went on to enjoy admiration even after her death. Her love for literature stemmed from her love for reading; a habit she cultivated when she was a young girl. She drew inspiration for writing from her own personal experiences which made it all the more fascinating to readers. Even though the world recognizes her for her work, ‘Gone with the Wind’, she did write as a teenager. Apart from her major work ‘Gone with the Wind’, she also wrote other novels such as ‘Lost Laysen’, which was published much after her death.
Birthday
November 8, 1900 (Scorpio)
Alternative names
Margaret Munnerlyn Mitchell
City
Atlanta, Georgia
Died on
August 16, 1949
Spouse/Ex-
Berrien “Red” Upshaw, John Marsh
Parents
Eugene Muse Mitchell
Mary Isabel
Relatives
Russell Stephens Mitchell Alexander Stephens Mitchell
What inspired Margaret Mitchell to write Gone with the Wind?
Margaret Mitchell was inspired to write "Gone with the Wind" by stories her relatives told her about the American Civil War and Reconstruction era.
What is the significance of Gone with the Wind?
"Gone with the Wind" is considered a classic of American literature for its complex characters, detailed historical setting, and exploration of themes such as love, survival, and change.
Did Margaret Mitchell base the character of Scarlett O'Hara on a real person?
While Margaret Mitchell did not base Scarlett O'Hara on a specific real person, she incorporated traits from various people she knew in creating the character.
